Toronto, ON (Canadian Press) - A Conservative MP says the federal government is clearing the way for a slain Ontario police officer to receive Canada’s highest bravery medal.
Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock says Prime Minister Stephen Harper is taking steps to amend the Canadian Bravery Decorations Regulations.
That will allow slain Cobourg police Const. Chris Garrett to be considered for the Cross of Valour.
Garrett, 39, an 18-year veteran of the Cobourg force, had his throat slashed while answering a false 911 call in the eastern Ontario community in May, 2004.
He was nominated for the award after his killer’s court case ended last February, but that was past a two-year window for submissions.
An online petition in favour of Garrett receiving the honour has drawn more than 38,000 signatures and the Ontario government recently joined the call for the federal government to award him the honour.
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1 Calvin Lawrence // Dec 9, 2007 at 21:58
The public must always remember that Police Officers are warriors because they run toward the guns and violence.
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